Yemen separatists capture major pro-govt camp in Aden

Tension has mounted in Aden since so-called Southern Transitional Council called for dismissal of Yemeni government

By Murad al-Arifi

ADEN, Yemen (AA) - Southern separatists captured the biggest camp of presidential guards amid fighting with government forces in Yemen's coastal city of Aden on Tuesday, according to a pro-government commander.

Forces loyal to the so-called Southern Transitional Council (STC) have imposed a blockade around the camp of the 4th Brigade in Dar Saad district in northern Aden since Monday, Abdullah al-Shaabi said.